Dhaka University history Professor Muntassir Mamoon has been admitted to Mugda General Hospital in Dhaka on being diagnosed with coronavirus.
The hospital’s Covid-19 response team focal person Dr Mahbubur Rahman confirmed the matter to media this evening.
“He might be taken to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) tonight,” said Mahbubur.
The 69-year-old has penned a number of books on history.
He is also involved with Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee.